Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District

21005 S School Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078-0789
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,314 students in Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
6,314 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
448 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#148 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Raymore-Peculiar R-II  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Raymore-Peculiar R-II  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Raymore-Peculiar R-II  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Raymore-Peculiar R-II  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Raymore-Peculiar R-II  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.51
# American Indian Students
19 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
63 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
556 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
695 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
11%
15%
# White Students
4,461 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
71%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
515 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
166
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
443
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
448
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
430
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
441
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
435
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
502
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
440
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
461
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
502
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
508
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
495
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
523
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
520
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,880 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,788 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Raymore-Peculiar R-II  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$74 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Raymore-Peculiar R-II  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,880
$15,081
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Raymore-Peculiar R-II  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,788
$13,908
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Raymore-Peculiar R-II  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creekmoor Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1501 Creekmoor Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1675
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Raymore Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 S Madison
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1925
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Timber Creek Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 E Calico Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1950
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Raymore-peculiar South Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20501 S. School Road
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #55.
Bridle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 E 195th St
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1700
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #66.
Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20801 School Rd
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,560 students
Rank: #77.
Stonegate Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 S Foxridge Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1900
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #88.
Raymore-peculiar East Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17509 E. State Route 58
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 388-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #99.
Peculiar Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E 3rd St
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1650
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1010.
Eagle Glen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 S Foxridge Dr
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 892-1750
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
17205 E. State Rt. 58 Highway
Raymore, MO 64083
(816) 388-4200
Grades: 9
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
11706 E. 211th St.
Peculiar, MO 64078
(816) 892-1210
Grades: PK
| 166 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District?
Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,314 students.
What is the rank of Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District?
Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District is ranked #161 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District?
71% of Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District?
Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,788 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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